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TITLE: |
AMD Processor Update for Microsoft Windows XP |
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VERSION: |
1.2.2.0 REV: C |
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DESCRIPTION: |
This package contains an AMD Processor Update for the listed notebook models running the Microsoft Windows XP Operating System. The AMD Processor Update for Microsoft Windows XP enables the system to dynamically and automatically select the processor speed, voltage, and power combination to instantaneously match the user performance need. |
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PURPOSE: |
Routine |
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SOFTPAQ NUMBER: |
SP32050 |
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SUPERSEDES: |
sp30655 , sp29706 |
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EFFECTIVE DATE: |
January 17, 2006 |
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CATEGORY: |
Operating System - Enhancements and QFEs |
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SSM SUPPORTED: |
YES |
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PRODUCT TYPE(S): |
Notebooks |
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PRODUCT MODEL(S): |
Compaq Presario M2000 Notebook PCSeries Compaq Presario R4000 Notebook PCSeries Compaq Presario V2000 Notebook PCSeries Compaq Presario V5000 Notebook PCSeries HP Compaq nx6105 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6115 Notebook PC HP Compaq nx6125 Notebook PC HP Pavilion dv5000 Notebook PC Series HP Pavilion dv8000 Notebook PC Series HP Pavilion ze2000 Notebook PC Series HP Pavilion zv6000 Notebook PC Series HP Special Edition L2000 Notebook PC |
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OPERATING SYSTEM(S): |
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional |
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LANGUAGE(S): |
Arabic Brazilian Portuguese Chinese (Prc. Simplified) Czech Danish Finnish French Greek US English ENHANCEMENTS: - Provides an updated installer for the installation of the driver. Installer version 1.2.2.5 is provided. - Provides driver version 1.2.2.0. - Provides support for performance state transitions on AMD dual-core processor systems. |
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FIXES: |
- Fixes issue where the new driver could not be installed over the previous driver version without restarting (rebooting). The updated installer allows the new driver to be installed over a previous version without requiring a reboot. - Fixes installation issue where boot.ini was not correctly updated on AMD dual-core processor systems. NOTE: The following items are known limitations of this SoftPaq: - "System Properties" report the processor speed incorrectly. For more information about this limitation, visit the following website: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;303602 - Processor speed may be reported incorrectly in Microsoft Windows XP. For more information about this limitation, visit the following website: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;316965 - Fixes issue that may occur if the notebook is not running Microsoft Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2), where the processor performance state may not be restored to the maximum state if the CPU runs at 100 percent. This issue occurs if the notebook is 100 percent busy when the power policy changes. For more information about this limitation and to view support options, visit the following website: http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=330512 |
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PREREQUISITES: |
None |
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HOW TO USE: |
1. Download the SoftPaq .EXE file to a directory on your hard drive. 2. Execute the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions. 3. Restart the notebook when the installation is complete. Copyright (c) 2006 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. |